Expungement

Expungements in Southern California

Retain a Skilled Criminal Lawyer

Our lawyers are experienced in every aspect of clearing your criminal record,
otherwise known as an expungement. A criminal record can adversely affect
your life. It may affect your current or future employment, voting rights,
your ability to serve on a jury, professional license status or your ability
to obtain most professional licenses, your right to purchase and possess
firearms, possible child custody rights, military service, right to hold
public office, credibility as a witness in court, college applications
and your social status.

Expungement & Eligibility

An Expungement is a legal process of clearing your criminal conviction
off your criminal record. In most instances, it clears your record, reestablishes
most of your rights, and in the eyes of the law, ensures that any prior
conviction is treated as if it never existed.

If eligible, this office can obtain and review your files, evaluate your
eligibility and attempt to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor
(if necessary), and then clear your record entirely. All expungements
processed through this office, include a criminal record check (when applicable)
and advisement of rights, obligations, and the nature and consequences
of the expungement.

Please note:There are certain requirements that must be met and not all convictions
are eligible for an expungement. Even if an expungement is granted and
the record is cleared, there are certain exceptions and legal ramifications.
(For example, some state licensing will not recognize an expungement).
Some priors may be used in later cases as prior conviction enhancements
even if expunged. Some other exceptions apply. Be sure to contact the
Karpel Law Group for additional and specific issues that may apply to
your case.

How Our Criminal Defense Team Can Help

We can assist in attempting the following:

Expunge a felony

Expunge a misdemeanor

Seal a criminal record for arrests

Reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor

Get a prior strike case dismissed

Juvenile records

If you are seeking expungement and you need an experienced criminal lawyer,
contact us or call us toll free at
888-758-8186for more information or to schedule a FREE consultation.